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PARENTING & RELATIONSHIP COURSES – TERM 1 2019 Email: [email protected]
Contents
PARENTING AFTER SEPARATION
Organisation Program Service delivery Program details
CENTRAL
Centacare Adelaide
P: 8215.6700
45 Wakefield St, Adelaide 5000
Post Separation
Parenting Course
Dates: 12 February
6:00pm to
9:00pm
6 March
9:30am to
12:30pm
9 April
9:30am to
12:30pm
Cost: $5.00
Location: 45 Wakefield
Street,
Adelaide
To Book: Call 8215 6700
A workshop for separated parents wanting to
understand and manage the changes in their family.
The workshop will enable participants to:
Share with others about what is
different now that the family has
changed
Learn about what their children need
from them
Learn about communicating
respectfully with the other parent
Identify what gets in the way of
working together as parents
Develop strategies to deal with what
gets in the way
Understand the developmental
attachment needs of their children.
Bookings are essential.
Additional courses also run regularly based on
demand.
1 Parenting After Separation Courses
6 Parenting Courses Generally
40 Children’s Groups
45 Family Law Legal Information Sessions
47 Communication, Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Courses
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Adelaide FRC
Relationships Australia
P: 1800 182 325 (country callers)
1300 364 277 (metropolitan area)
www.rasa.org.au/cfis
Child Focused
Information Session
Online
Dates: N/A
Cost: Free
Location: On-line
To Book: N/A
An overview of the family law system with a
particular focus on post separation parenting and the
impact of conflict on children. It is recommended
that FDR clients complete this session as a precursor
to mediation.
Relationships Australia
161 Frome Street, Adelaide
8223 4566
Child Focused
Information Session
Dates: February
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8223 4566
An overview of the family law system with a
particular focus on post separation parenting and the
impact of conflict on children. It is recommended
that FDR clients complete this session as a precursor
to mediation.
WESTERN SUBURBS
Anglicare SA
P: 8301 4201
159 Port Rd, Hindmarsh 5007
Kids Are First
Parenting Orders
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: $50 or concession $20
Location: Hindmarsh
To Book: Call 8301 4201
Group program targeting separated/divorced
parents, particularly in complex or high conflict
families. The program focuses on the impact of
separation and parental conflict on children and is
aimed at building communication, reducing
conflict and court action, and achieving ongoing
child focused co-operative parenting.
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Relationships Australia
Ground Floor, 8 Butler Street, Port Adelaide SA
5015
P: 8118 2126
Child Focused
Information Session
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8118 2126
An overview of the family law system with a
particular focus on post separation parenting and
the impact of conflict on children. It is
recommended that FDR clients complete this
session as a precursor to mediation.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Anglicare SA
P: 8301 4200
159 Port Rd, Hindmarsh 5007
Kids Are First
Parenting Orders
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: $50 or concession $20
Location: Christies Beach
To Book: Call 8301 4201
Group program targeting separated/divorced
parents, particularly in complex or high conflict
families. The program focuses on the impact of
separation and parental conflict on children and is
aimed at building communication, reducing
conflict and court action, and achieving ongoing
child focused co-operative parenting.
Uniting Communities –
Noarlunga Family Relationships Centre
38 Beach Road, Noarlunga
P: 8202 5200 or 1300 735 492
Other Offices:
Westfield Office Tower Level 8/297 Diagonal Road,
Oaklands Park
Child Focused
Information Sessions
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8202 5200
An overview of the family law system with a
particular focus on post separation parenting and
the impact of conflict on children. It is
recommended that FDR clients must this session
as a precursor to mediation. Please contact Centre
for further details and to make bookings.
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Unit 4/101-103 Rowley Rd, Aldinga Beach
Torrens House 55 Torrens St, Victor Harbour 5211 P:
85526697
Kangaroo Island - Community Services Centre, 16
Telegraph Road, Kingscote, KI 5223
Darlington Children’s Centre
12a Kurrajong Place
Seacombe Gardens
0429 980 190
Circle of Security
Dates: Commencing Tuesday 12
February for 8 weeks
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8296 2686
A course to help parents have supportive reactions
to their children’s emotions, and to help parents
have more understanding of their child’s
behaviour. Parents will be better able to help their
child organise their feelings so that the
parent/child relationship can be enjoyed more
fully, helping children feel secure both now and
in the future.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Anglicare SA
P: 8301 4201
159 Port Rd, Hindmarsh 5007
Kids Are First
Parenting Orders
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: $50 or concession $20
Location: Elizabeth
To Book: TBA
Group program targeting separated/divorced
parents, particularly in complex or high conflict
families. The program focuses on the impact of
separation and parental conflict on children and is
aimed at building communication, reducing
conflict and court action, and achieving ongoing
child focused co-operative parenting.
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REGIONAL – MURRAY BRIDGE and SOUTH EAST
Centacare
P: 8215 6320
U6/2 Sturt Reserve Rd, Murray Bridge, SA, 5253
Post Separation
Parenting Course
Dates: 25 February
(10:00am to 1:00pm)
25 March
(10:00am to 1:00pm)
Cost: $5.00
Location: U6/2 Sturt Reserve Road
Murray Bridge
To Book: Call 8215 6320
A workshop for separated parents wanting to
understand and manage the changes in their
family. The workshop will enable participants to:
Share with others about what is different now
that the family has changed
Learn about what their children need from
them
Learn about communicating respectfully
with the other parent
Identify what gets in the way of working
together as parents
Develop strategies to deal with what gets in
the way
Understand the developmental attachment
needs of their children.
Additional courses also run regularly based on
demand.
REGIONAL – RIVERLAND
Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Ave,
Berri 5343
Working it out for
the Kids
Post Separation
Cooperative Parenting
Dates: Run fortnightly
Evening and day sessions
Cost: Free
Location: Murray Bridge, Mallee
Region, and other major
Towns in the Riverland.
To Book: Call 8582 4122
Program for separated parents who are finding it
difficult to manage their emotions and keep
conflict with their ex-partner away from their
children. It seeks to help parties stay focused on
the needs of their children; manage emotions such
as anger, grief, disappointment and jealousy;
avoid or get out of a cycle of blame and conflict
with their ex-partner; and be the best parent they
can. Workshops are offered regularly and include
video clips, discussion and activities. Counselling
and other support is also available.
3 hour workshop.
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REGIONAL – NORTH
Uniting Country SA
P: 8649 0812 for bookings in Whyalla, Port Pirie and
Port Augusta or contact
Ruth: 0407972317
Gail: 0419165526
Building
Connections
Seminar/
Strengthening
Separated
Familiedes
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8649 0812
Building Connections is for separated parents
and assists parents to have strong healthy
relationships with their children. This program
helps parents to understand the effects that
family separation has on children, the impact of
parental conflict upon children, how to improve
their communication with the other parent and
how to be a more effective parent to become
child focused
PARENTING COURSES GENERALLY
Organisation Program Service delivery Program details
CENTRAL /HILLS AND ALL SUBURBS
Anglicare SA
8131 3400
SPRING
(Early Intervention
Family Support
program)
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Locations: Outer North and Southern
Regions
To Book: Call 8131 3400
The SPRING Early Intervention Family Support
Service provides preventative and early
intervention support to families experiencing
challenges that at impacting their children aged
0-16.
For Families with children that are seeking
support to improve their parenting abilities and
achieve a nurturing family environment for the
healthy development, safety and well- being of
their children. Family Support Practitioner
provide a child focused and family inclusive
home visiting service.
Centacare Adelaide
P: 8215.6700
45 Wakefield Street, Adelaide 5000
Circle of Security
Adelaide
Dates: 19 February
26 February
5 March
12 March
A course to help parents have supportive reactions
to their children’s emotions, and to help parents
have more understanding of their child’s
behaviour. Parents will be better able to help their
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19 March
26 March
2 April
9 April
Cost: TBA
Location: 45 Wakefield Street
Adelaide
To Book: Call 8215 6700
child organise their feelings so that the
parent/child relationship can be enjoyed more
fully, helping children feel secure both now and
in the future.
1 ½ hour presentation.
Please note that babies and children cannot attend
as there are no crèche facilities available.
Centacare Adelaide
P: 8215.6700
45 Wakefield Street, Adelaide 5000
Circle of Security
Eastwood
Dates: 14 February
21 February
28 February
7 March
14 March
21 March
28 March
4 April
All at 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Cost: TBA
Location: Eastwood Community
Centre, 95 Glen Osmond
Road, Eastwood, 5063
To Book: Call 8215 6700
A course to help parents have supportive reactions
to their children’s emotions, and to help parents
have more understanding of their child’s
behaviour. Parents will be better able to help their
child organise their feelings so that the
parent/child relationship can be enjoyed more
fully, helping children feel secure both now and
in the future.
1 ½ hour presentation.
Please note that babies and children cannot attend
as there are no crèche facilities available.
Centacare
P: 8215 6700
45 Wakefield St, Adelaide 5000
Developing
Resilience
Dates: 21 February 10:00am to
12:00pm
Teaching your children to be resilient and robust,
especially in times of difficulty.
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Cost: TBA
Location: 45 Wakefield Street
Adelaide
To Book: Call 8215 6700
Centacare
P: 8215 6700
45 Wakefield St, Adelaide 5000
Inside Their Heads
Dates: 14 February
(10:00am to 12:00pm)
Cost: TBA
Location: 45 Wakefield Street
Adelaide
To Book: Call 8215 6700
What do teens think about:
• School and learning
• Peer relationships
• Resilience/Boundaries
• Relationships
• Bullying/dealing with conflict
• The future and careers
• Sport
• Parents
• Drugs/alcohol
Consider the important roles that parents play in
the life of their teenage sons and daughters.
Centacare
P: 8215 6700
45 Wakefield St, Adelaide 5000
How to Talk so Kids
will Listen
Dates: 12 February
(1:30pm to 3.30pm)
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call 8215 6700
Explore the skills associated with successful
communication for parents. This includes how
we listen, as well as what we say.
Considers the importance of assisting children to
develop emotional intelligence as part of
successful communication.
Bookings are essential.
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Office for Children and Young People
Department for Education and Child Development
7 th Floor
31 Flinders St Adelaide
Ph 82264293
Learning Together
program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Please call local area provider:
Christie Downs: 8352 3266
Enfield: 8343 6555
Para West: 8254 6300
Millicent: 8733 2864
Murray Bridge: 8531 3090
Port Augusta: 8642 6504
Port Pirie 8632 2633
Learning Together is a family learning and
support program for families with children aged
0-3 years. Family members work with early
children teachers and in child and family friendly
settings to support children’s learning. Offers a
wide range of programs, including playgroups,
Circle of Security Parenting and other programs.
Offers a range of services located at base schools
in SA with outreach to surrounding areas.
Office for Children and Young People
Department for Education and Child Development
7 th Floor
31 Flinders St Adelaide
Ph 82264293
Learning Together
@ home program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Please call local area provider:
Christie Downs: 8382 5950
Inner North West Adelaide-
Enfield: 82627399
Inner South West:82939090
Northern Adelaide: 8284 2011
Millicent: 8733 2368
Lower Yorke Peninsula:
88323053
Murray Bridge: 8531 3090
This is a program for families with children aged
from birth to four years. The purpose of the
program is to support families’ abilities to be
involved with their children’s learning, through
play.
This is for families who are eligible and need
support due to social isolation, mental health
issues or learning difficulties, a disability, a
disability or developmental delay, a new arrival in
Australia, being young parents, family pressures
such as illness or multiple birth, poverty or
geographic isolation.
Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander families and
children under guardianship of the Minister For
Families are given priority when possible.
Workers may offer home visits or group
experiences and work closely together with a
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Port Augusta: 8642 2117
Port Lincoln: 8682 6305
Port Pirie/Clare: 8632 2633
Victor Harbour: 8552 4160
Whyalla: 8645 7776
Murray Bridge: 8531 3090
Port Augusta: 8642 2117
Port Lincoln: 8682 6305
Port Pirie/Clare: 8632 2633
Victor Harbour: 8552 4160
Whyalla: 8645 7776
range of other early childhood and community
services. The length of time that families will be
learning varies, depending on the needs of the
child and family and on availability of field
workers. Families may be referred by service
providers. Waiting list. Every effort will be made
to connect families as soon as possible.
Uniting Communities
Pitt Street
Adelaide
Ph: 8202 5190
Women’s Domestic
Violence Survivors
Group
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8202 5190
This is a free group facilitated by a Uniting
Communities counsellor and typically consists of
no more than 10 participants. The group offers
women an opportunity to explore the effect of
violence and abuse in a safe, non-judgmental
setting. Women are also invited to share strategies
that are helpful in regaining a sense of identity and
self-confidence.
Women’s Community Centre SA
P: 8362 6571
64 Nelson St, Stepney 5069
www.wccsa.asn.au
Range of support
and courses available
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8362 6571
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WESTERN SUBURBS
UCW Bowden
P: 8245 7100
77 Gibson St, Bowden 5007
The Child and
Family Foundations
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8245 7100
The program aims to strengthen early childhood
development and the wellbeing of children and
their families by:
• Providing access to high quality learning
opportunities for young children
• Providing information to parents about child
development and learning
• Supporting families to gain parenting
knowledge and skills
• Providing early identification and support for
children at risk of developmental and
behavioural problems
• Connecting families to social and community
supports
Child development issues and concerns which
can be addressed include:
• Behavioural issues
• Social skills difficulties
• Parenting difficulties and concerns
• Social isolation
Includes a number of other parenting
programs, such as Circle of Security Parenting,
playgroups and men’s groups to assist and
support parenting.
Covers inner North & Western suburbs and the
Tea Tree Gully council area( office also at
Modbury)
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UCW Bowden
P: 8245 7100
77 Gibson St, Bowden 5007
Positive Parenting
Program ( Triple P)
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
To Book: Call Alison James or Tania
James on 8346 4306
or email:
Positive Parenting (Triple P) teaches
simple and practical strategies to
confidently tackle parenting challenges.
Please join us for three FREE sessions where
we will discuss and learn strategies relating
to:
• Positive parenting
• Raising confident and competent children
• Raising resilient children
Everyone is welcome to join us for these
engaging and informative sessions, however
bookings are essential.
UCW Bowden
P: 8245 7100
77 Gibson St, Bowden 5007
Circle of Security
Parenting
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call Ellen 8168 0745 or
Shaun 8168 0720
Circle of Security helps guide parents towards
building healthy attachments with their children.
50 years of research on attachment demonstrates
that children with healthy attachments to parents
are more likely to have positive lives and
relationships in the future.
Cowandilla Children’s Centre
Cnr Jenkins and Wilsons St,
Cowandilla
Ph: 8352 5346
The Fathers Journey
Dates: Last Tuesday if the month
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
To Book: 8186 8900 (Anglicare)
An opportunity for fathers to share their unique
experiences and journey as a father with other
dads. Facilitated by Anglicare.
Cowandilla Children’s Centre
Cnr Jenkins and Wilsons St,
Cowandilla
Ph: 8352 5346
Saturday Daks!
Dates: Once a term
10:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call 8352 5346
A play and yarn time for dads/special blokes with
their children and babies to 8 year olds. Lunch
provided. Bookings required.
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Cowandilla Children’s Centre ( in conjunction with
Anglicare)
Cnr Jenkins and Wilsons St,
Cowandilla
Ph: 8352 5346
The Dad Factor
Dates: Tuesdays
10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
To Book: Call George Garcia
8186 8900
(Anglicare)
Aims to provide support, education, promote self-
reflection and self-growth as well as to inspire
fathers to value their unique role. Facilitated by
Anglicare.
Cowandilla Children’s Centre
Cnr Jenkins and Wilsons St,
Cowandilla
Ph: 8352 5346
Circle of Security
Dates: 19 February to 9 April
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Cowandilla Children’s
Centre
To Book: Call Deb on 8352 5346
Circle of Security Parenting Group is designed to
help parents and carers recognise and respond to
their children’s needs. Children who feel secure
in their relationships with their parents or carers
have more self-confidence, fewer behavioural
problems, know how to be kind, and enjoy more
happiness with their parents.
Communities for Children North West Adelaide
(via Uniting SA)
50-52 Tapleys Hill Road
Royal Park
www.unitingsa.com.au
Universal
Play2Learn
supported Playgroup
Dates: Tuesdays (term times)
9:30am to 11:30am
Location: United Church
50=52 Tapleys Hill Road
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call 8440 2299
Play2Learn is a supported playgroup program
conducted by Save the Children Australia. It
aims to improve early childhood development,
parenting skills and connection to community
amongst the families that attend.
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Communities for Children North West Adelaide
(via Uniting SA)
50-52 Tapleys Hill Road
Royal Park
www.unitingsa.com.au
Western Perinatal
Support
Dates: Wednesdays (term time)
10:00am to 12:00pm
Location: United Church
50 – 52 Tapleys Hill Road
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call Janine 0416 095 200
The group assists families who are experiencing
emotional or mental health difficulties around
the time of childbirth. Through supported group
programs, women suffering from ante/postnatal
depression will have the opportunity to be
involved in a safe community based education
and support program.
Women can self-refer or be referred through any
health practitioner.
Forbes Children’s Centre ( in conjunction with
Anglicare)
80 Thomas St
South Plympton
Ph: 8293 9000
The Dad Factor
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: Forbes Children’s Centre
To Book: Call George Garcia
8186 8900
(Anglicare)
A seven week course for fathers, grandfathers,
uncles and other male carers that can assist
participants develop their own parenting style.
Topics include communicating with children,
helping children to develop self-confidence,
children’s behaviour and how to deal with it,
handling stress as a parent.
Forbes Children’s Centre
80 Thomas St
South Plympton
Ph: 8293 9000
Variety of Parenting
and Children’s
program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8293 9000
Forbes Children’s Centre offers a variety of
children’s and parenting programs such as My
Time, Food for Families, Healthy Cooking
Classes and playgroups.
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Forbes Children’s Centre
80 Thomas St
South Plympton
Ph: 8293 9000
Circle of Security
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8293 9000
Circle of Security is a parenting group designed
to help parents and carers of young children
recognise and respond to their children’s needs.
Children who feel secure in their relationships
with their parents have higher self-esteem, fewer
behavioural problems, know how to be kind and
enjoy more happiness with their parents.
Creche Available, 10-12 midday
7 weeks
Forbes Children’s Centre
80 Thomas St
South Plympton
Ph: 8293 9000
Bringing Up Great
Kids
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8293 9000
Explore your own parenting style, explore your
own experiences of being parented, share
experiences with other parents. Explore your
hopes and dreams for your child.
Kalaya Children’s Centre
50 Webb St
QUEENSTOWN SA
8447 6519
Connected Families
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8447 6519 0r
8447 6036
Lynette Callaghan
For frustrated parents of children who are fussy
eaters aged 8 months to 4 years.
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Junction Community Centre Inc
2A May Tce Ottoway SA 5013
8341 1334
Who’s in Charge
Dates: 4 February for 8 weeks
6:30pm to 9:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Enfield Community
Centre, 540 Regency Rd
Enfield
To Book: Call Trevor 8405 6862 or
Kay 8341 1334
An 8 week program for parents or carers of young
people (8-18) who are beyond control, violent or
defiant. The group aims to:
Provide a supportive environment to
share experiences and ideas;
Reduce the guilt and shame that parents
feel;
Offer ideas to help you develop
individual strategies for managing your
child’s behaviour;
Help in understanding power in
relationships and coping with stress;
Explore ways of increasing safety and
well-being
Junction Community Centre Inc
2A May Tce Ottoway SA 5013
8341 1334
Circle of Security
Dates: 8 February to 8 March
10:00am to 11:30am
Cost: TBA
Location: Junction Community
Centre, 2A May Terrace
Ottoway
To Book: Call 8341 1334 or email
The Family Support Worker can assist parents to
enhance their parenting skills by offering support
through short term counselling, home visits and
parenting information and support groups.
Gowrie SA
39a Dew Street Thebarton SA
Phone 1800 129 606 or (08) 8234 5219
www.gowriesa.org.au
parenting @gowriesa.org.au
Circle of Security
Dates: 14 February to 4 April
5:30pm to 7:00pm
Cost: $200 per participant or
$350 per couple
Location: 43 Dew Street
Thebarton
To Book: Call 8234 5219 or email
A 7 week attachment based parenting course
which helps parents to:
Build trust in relationships with
children
Learn how to read our children’s cues
Learn how to repair ruptures in our
relationships
Discover delight with our children
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Gowrie SA
39a Dew Street Thebarton SA
Phone 1800 129 606 or (08) 8234 5219
www.gowriesa.org.au
Circle of Security
Parenting
( for parents of
children living with
Autism )
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8234 5219
Cecilia Ebert
An 8 week 1 ½ hour program, the Circle of
Security approach is a roadmap for
understanding and responding to your children’s
needs. Supports our children to have higher self-
esteem, solve problems on their own and get
along better with their friends.
Gowrie SA
39a Dew Street Thebarton SA
Phone 1800 129 606 or (08) 8234 5219
www.gowriesa.org.au
Circle of Security
Parenting for
Fathers
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8234 5219
An 8-week parenting course especially designed
to assist parents with children living with autism
to use the Marte Meo approach to address the
specific needs of their children.
Gowrie SA
39a Dew Street
Thebarton SA
Phone 1800 129 606 or (08) 8234 5219
www.gowriesa.org.au
Sunday Fun for
Dads and Kids
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8234 5219
8 Week program that runs for 1 ½ hours per week,
run especially for fathers. The Circle of Security
approach is a roadmap for understanding and
responding to ur children’s needs. Supports our
children to have higher self-esteem, solve
problems on their own and get along better with
their friends.
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Lutheran Community Care
19 Edward St Magill
Tel: 8331 3111 or Email: [email protected]
Healthy Strong
Families
Dates: 27 February
Cost: Free
Location: Campbelltown Library
171 Montacute Road
Newton
To Book: Call Rachel McCaskill
8366 9272 for info
https:\\healthystrongfamilies.eventbrite.com.au
A free workshop for the latest research, practical
strategies and tips on:
Building resilience;
Managing anxieties;
Screen time v Green time
Lutheran Community Care
19 Edward Street Magill
Tel: 8331 3111 or Email: [email protected]
Toolbox Parenting
Group Primary (5-9
years)
Dates: 28 February to 4 April
11:15am to 1:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: Parks Library, 46 Trafford
Street, Angle Park
To Book: Call 8405 6550 or visit
Cityofpae.evanced.info/signup
Toolbox Parenting and ABCDs of Parenting are
just a few of the frequently run workshops for
parents, grandparents and carers. They aim to
provide basic tools to create happy families, build
memories and raise great kids.
Creche available.
Refreshments provided.
Information session 21 February 11:30am to
12:30pm
Bookings essential.
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Relationships Australia SA
8 Butler St
Port Adelaide
8340 2022
Bringing Up Great
Kids
Dates: 1 March to 29 March
10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8340 2022 or email
This course helps parents to:
Learn more about the origins of
parenting style
Identify important messages and how to
convey these
Understand the messages of your
child’s behaviour
Discover ways to take care of yourself
and find support
Develop strategies to manage your
parenting approach, in your busy world.
This course is particularly useful for those who
are not spending time with their children.
Relationships Australia SA
Shop 8, Salisbury Cinema Complex, Salisbury
Baby Infant Massage
Dates: 15 February for 5 weeks
9:30am to 11:00am
Cost: Free
Location: Family Zone, Ingle Farm
To Book: Community Projects Team
8250 6600
With a small group, our massage instructors will
demonstrate techniques that suit you and your
little one. A great opportunity to practice
creating a special time with your baby and build
your connection with them. Babies need to be
under 12 months at the commencement of the
program to attend.
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NORTHERN SUBURBS
Aboriginal Family Support Services
39A Anderson Walk
Smithfield
8254 1077
Circle of Security
Dates: 14 February to 4 April
14, 21, 28 February. 7, 14, 21,
28 March, 4 April.
11:30am to 3:30pm
Location: 14/41 Bagster Road
Salisbury North
SA, 5108
Cost: Free
To Book: Zoe Welk on
8254 1077 or email
Learn how to support your child through
attachment and security in a culturally safe and
appropriate environment.
Catering is supplied.
Ardtornish Children’s Centre
2 Saarinen Ave
St Agnes
8264 9828
Range of Family
Support Services
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call 8264 9828 or
0409 984 495
Offers a range of playgroups and other family
support services, such as Justin Coulson’s ‘ 21
Days to happier Families” online course within
the Modbury services Partnership
Ardtornish Children’s Centre
2 Saarinen Ave
St Agnes
8264 9828
Positive Parenting
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free
To Book: Call 8264 9828 or
0409 984 495
A series of free seminars promoting positive
parenting and confident, competent and resilient
children aged 3-12 years.
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Avenues College Children’s Centre
Beatty Ave Hillcrest 5086
8261 3339
Circle of Security
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call 8261 3339
A 7 week attachment course which helps parents
to build trust in relationships with children, learn
how to read children’s cues, learn how to repair
ruptures in relationships and discover delight with
children.
Centacare
34 Yorktown Road ELIZABETH PARK SA
P: 08 8252 2311 | F: 08 8255 6625|
www.centacare.org.au
Kids in Focus
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8252 2311
Works with families where there is substance
misuse and, at the same time, enhancing the
family's parenting ability through intensive
support and education.
Centacare
34 Yorktown Road ELIZABETH PARK SA
P: 08 8252 2311 | F: 08 8255 6625|
www.centacare.org.au
The Dads Business
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8252 2311
The Dad’s Business program delivers a range of
informal and inclusive fathering activities to
enhance family health and promote inclusive
fathering.
Ingle Farm Family Zone
P: 8349 6099
2 Belalie Rd, Ingle Farm 5098
http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au/familyzone.php
Children’s Activities
& Playgroups
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8349 6099
Parents are encouraged to come along with their
children and connect for fun and educational
activities. Contact Centre for more details.
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Ingle Farm Family Zone
P: 8349 6099
2 Belalie Rd, Ingle Farm 5098
http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au/familyzone.php
Ph: 8349 6099
Parent Support
Groups
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8349 6099
Specialised support groups for
Parents/grandparents. Also great for mums, dads
and carers needing to get out of the house and
connect with other adults.
Ingle Farm Family Zone
P: 8349 6099
2 Belalie Rd, Ingle Farm 5098
http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au/familyzone.php
Ph: 8349 6099
Being with Baby &
Preparing for Baby
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8349 6099
Support new skills for women experiencing pre
and post-natal depression.
Ingle Farm Family Zone
P: 8349 6099
2 Belalie Rd, Ingle Farm 5098
http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au/familyzone.php
Ph: 8349 6099
Dads Playgroup
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8349 6099
A specialised group for Dads to come along and
connect with other children’s and other dads
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Ingle Farm Family Zone
2 Belalie Rd, Ingle Farm 5098
http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au/familyzone.php
Ph: 8349 6099
Circle of Security
Dates: 30 April for 8 weeks
Cost: Free
Location: 2 Belalie Road,
Ingle Farm
To Book: Call Community Projects
Team on 8250 6600
This course will cover:
• What your child’s behaviour might mean
• How to help your child organise their feelings •
How to help your child feel secure in their
relationships
• How to help your child engage more in play and
learning
• How to support you in your role as a parent when
times are tough
• How to support your child in managing difficult
behaviours: tantrums, attention seeking,
clingyness.
Relationships Australia
Shop 8, Salisbury Cinema Complex
Bringing up Great
Kids
Dates: 26 February for 6 weeks
Cost: Free
Location: Salisbury Primary School
To Book: Call Community Projects
Team on 8250 6600
Suitable for all family compositions. Covers:
Identifying important messages and how to
convey these;
Understanding the messages of your child’s
behaviour;
Develop strategies to manage parenting
approach
Ingle Farm Family Zone ( in conjunction with
Relationships Australia)
2 Belalie Rd, Ingle Farm 5098
http://www.salisburyc4c.org.au/familyzone.php
Ph: 8349 6099
Happy Bellies,
Happy Hearts
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8349 6099
In this fun, free and interactive workshop you
will learn how to make a delicious lunch box and
talk about ways to make the mornings less
stressful!
We’ll cover great tasting healthy choices,
positive communication techniques, and how to
set up morning routines that make it easier for
everyone.
Healthy bellies for the kids and happy hearts for
the whole family. Every participant will get a
sample lunch box to take home!
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Relationships Australia
Shop 8, Salisbury Cinema Complex, Salisbury
Parenting Together
Dates: 28 May for 5 weeks
Cost: Free
Location: Salisbury Primary School
To Book: Call Community Projects
Team on 8250 6600
A community based parenting program,
supporting participants to improve
communication with significant people in their
children’s lives. These may be current or former
partner, extended family members, school or
childcare providers, or any significant person to
the children.
Gawler and District College Children’s Centre
6-69 Barnet Road, Evanston SA 5116
8522 3626
Family Support &
supported playgroup
programs
Dates: 29/1/19 commencing
Every Tuesday term time
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8522 3626
Service offering one on one support for families
and carers in supported positive parenting
programs. Entre also offers range of other
supportive and interactive playgroups such as
Little Explorers Toddler Playgroup, Family
Connect Play and Learn Playgroup, Carmina
Kids, Bubs & Me, Play2Learn Playgroup
programs, Nunga Family Time Aboriginal
Playgroup, Saturday Dads & Kids Playgroup
Program, Gawler 2 Plus & Us Multiple Birth
Playgroup program, My Time and Parent
Engagement Group.
Play 2 Learn Playgroup programs are facilitated
by Save the Children Australia.
Bookings are essential.
Gawler and District College Children’s Centre
6-69 Barnet Road, Evanston SA 5116
8522 3626
Circle of Security
Not presently running
6 week course in a friendly environment that will
help you explore and learn how to support your
children’s emotional needs. A relationship based
intervention program designed to enhance
attachment security between parents and children.
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Gawler and District College Children’s Centre
6-69 Barnet Road, Evanston SA 5116
8522 3626
Saturday Dads &
Kids
Dates: Commencing 2 February
First Saturday of every
Month (term times only)
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8522 3626
A supported informal playtime for dads, uncles,
pops and male carers and kids aged 0-10 years.
Supported by Anglicare Family Support Services.
Gawler and District College Children’s Centre
6-69 Barnet Road, Evanston SA 5116
8522 3626
Dads tuning into
Kids
Dates: 19 February for 7 weeks
Cost: TBA
Location: The Gawler & District
College B-12 Children’s
Centre
To Book: Call 8523 2575 or
0408 192 143 - Kim
A new 7 week program which offers a positive,
friendly and relaxed sessions or dads with kids 0-
8 years in an accepting and supportive
environment.
Bookings essential
Gawler and District College Children’s Centre
6-69 Barnet Road, Evanston SA 5116
8522 3626
Club W - Women’s
Wellness Group
Dates: 4 February for 8 weeks
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8522 3626
A safe and informal place for women to share and
do activities together such as craft, journal writing
and chill time.
Free crèche
Bookings essential
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Gawler and District College Children’s Centre
6-69 Barnet Road, Evanston SA 5116
8522 3626
Being with Big
Feelings
Dates: 6 February to 3 April
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Gawler & District B-12
Children’s Centre
To Book: Call 8523 2575
Cherie or Susan
An 8 week program focusing on supporting
parents to better understand the emotional world
of their children.
Crèche available – bookings essential.
Lake Windemere B-7 School
Children’s Centre
Holstien Drive
Salisbury North
Call Miriam or Nicky on 8258 0666
Kids, Blokes and
Dad Jokes
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8258 0666
Nicky or Miriam
Group for blokes and kids every Saturday.
Excursions, cooking, messy play and more. Light
lunch provided
Mark Oliphant College B-12
Children’s Centre
99 Douglas Drive Munno Para
Ph: 8209 1600
Various
Playgroup
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8209 1600
Playgroup for children eligible for preschool in
2018 but not an enrolment for preschool.
Series of specialised Playgroups offered
throughout the week.
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Mark Oliphant College B-12
Children’s Centre
99 Douglas Drive Munno Para
Ph: 8209 1600
Circle of Security
Parenting
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8209 1600
The course will cover :
Understanding your child’s needs
How to help your child organise their
feelings
How to help your child feel secure
How to help your child engage more in
play and learning
How to meet the emotional needs
through tough times ( challenging
behaviours)
How to manage your thoughts and
feelings
The Park’s Children Centre,
Building 11, Gate 5 Traford Street, Angle Park 5010
P: 8243 5772
Baby Play and
Connect
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8243 5772
A group for parents/caregivers and their babies
under 12 months supporting them to build their
relationships through play, understanding
appropriate stages of development and through
exploration of their environment.
The Park’s Children Centre,
Building 11, Gate 5 Traford Street, Angle Park 5010
P: 8243 5772
Parenting Support
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8243 5517
The Parks Children’s Centre also provides
parenting and family wellbeing and support as a
service, though prioritise families with children 0-
8. Please contact Catherine for further details.
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The Park’s Children Centre,
Building 11, Gate 5 Traford Street, Angle Park 5010
P: 8243 5772
Circle of Security
Parenting
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8243 5772
Free 8 week course on “Circle of Security
Parenting” for young children. What your child’s
behaviour might mean. How to help your child
organise their feelings. How to help your child
feel secure in their relationships. How to help
your child to engage more in play and learning.
How to support you in your role as a parent when
times are tough. How to support your child in
managing difficult behaviours: tantrums,
attention seeking, being clingy.
Relationships Australia SA
13 Elizabeth Way,
Elizabeth SA
Ph: 8255 3323
Back on Track
Dates: 20 February for 12 weeks
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: Relationships Australia
13 Elizabeth Way
Elizabeth
To Book: Call David or Sophie on
8255 3323
Men’s program which addresses the use of
violence examining:
Are you hurting or scaring someone you care
about? Is violence causing problems in your
relationship? Would you like different ways to
deal with your anger?
If you are thinking about making changes to
become a better partner or father you don’t have
to go it alone, join this for a 12 week program.
Relationships Australia SA
13 Elizabeth Way,
Elizabeth SA
Ph: 8255 3323
Caring Dads
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free
Location: Relationships Australia
13 Elizabeth Way
Elizabeth
Supporting fathers who have hurt or scared their
children to explore parenting strategies and
address the impact on relationships.
Addressing the impacts of violence and abuse
and helping fathers become nurturing and
supportive fathers to improve their relationships
with their children.
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Relationships Australia SA
Shop 8a Salisbury Cinema Complex
Salisbury
Ph: 8255 3323
Women Managing
Anger
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free
Location: TBA
To Book: Call Sophie 8255 3323
This anger management program for women is a
group course that helps women explore and
understand their emotions, including anger, in a
supportive, caring environment. Getting angry is
normal and healthy, but acting with anger can
damage relationships. In this course, you explore
how to manage your anger in healthy and
appropriate ways. The course is designed to
provide the opportunity for women to explore and
understand the impact of their anger on
themselves, their relationships and loved ones,
including children. The program explores the
origins of anger. It takes a look at society’s
messages and influences on women’s beliefs. It
teaches communication, assertiveness skills and
supports women in the process of change
Relationships Australia SA
Shop 8a Salisbury Cinema Complex
Salisbury
Ph: 8255 3323
Circle of Security
Dates: 30 April for 8 weeks
Cost: Free
Location: Family Zone Ingle Farm
To Book: Call Community Projects
Team on 8250 6600
This course will cover:
• What your child’s behaviour might mean
• How to help your child organise their feelings
• How to help your child feel secure in their
relationships
• How to help your child engage more in play
and learning
• How to support you in your role as a parent
when times are tough
• How to support your child in managing
difficult behaviours: tantrums,
attention seeking, clinginess.
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Relationships Australia SA
Shop 8a Salisbury Cinema Complex
Salisbury
Ph: 8255 3323
Managing
Challenging
Behaviour
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call Sophie 8255 3323
Do you sometimes feel like parenting is just all
hard work?
Do you feel like you have tried everything to
change your child’s behaviour?
Do you wish you and your child could have
more fun together?
Has your family experienced relationship
breakdown, grief, violence or other trauma?
When a family goes through a difficult time the
‘fun’ in family can be lost, and parenting can
seem to be a constant challenge.
This program will help you to better understand
your child’s challenging behaviours and learn to
respond effectively in a way that helps both you
and your child.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Anglicare SA
111 Beach Rd
Christies Beach
South Australia
8186 8900
www.anglicaresa.com.au
Dads Moving
Towards
Responsibility
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call George Garcia
8186 8900
This interactive group program respectfully
challenges men to face up and take responsibility
for unacceptable behaviour and attitudes.
Significant time is given to development of skills
to stop the abuse and violence toward their
women partners and/ ex partners and their
children.
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Aldinga Community Centre
P: 8556 5940
Symonds Reserve Hall, Stewart Ave, Aldinga Beach
Variety of courses
and parenting
groups
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8556 5940
Aldinga Beach Children’s Centre
Evans St
Aldinga Beach SA 5173
Phone: 8557 6208
Fax: 8557 7612
Variety of courses
and parenting
support groups
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8557 6208
Offers a variety of parenting support groups
including Young Parents Play and Connect,
Multiple Birth Playgroup; My Time (for parents
with a child with a disability) and Autism
Playgroup. All groups/courses are free.
Christies Downs Community Centre ( in
conjunction with Aboriginal Family Support
Services)
30 Taunton Parade
Christies Beach SA 5000
Dads Matter
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 0417 877 292
Shaun Russell
Discover and share creative ways to care for
yourself and your children. Meet other Dad’s
from the community and yarn about mindful
parenting. A safe and comfortable environment
for fathers to express their feelings, ideas,
concerns and aspirations relating to their
parenting experience.
Discussion Topics Include: The Role of Fathers;
Communicating with children; Helping children
develop confidence; Dealing with behaviour;
Stress and anger.
Hackham West Children’s Centre
9 Vintners Walk
Hackham West R-7 School
Glynville Drive
Ph: 8382 6161
Email: [email protected]
Variety of programs
& groups for
children and their
families
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
All families with children under the age of 5 are
welcome to join in, become involved in the
programs and connect with other families in the
community.
Learning Together Sing & Move
Great Start
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To Book: Call 8362 6161 or
0437 460 027 Bronwen
My Time, Our Time, Muddy Nature
Making Sense
Feeling Connected
Surviving and Thriving Playgroup
The Garden
Fantastic Foodie Friends
Saturday Family Playgroup
Hackham West Children’s Centre
9 Vintners Walk
Hackham West R-7 School
Glynville Drive
HACKHAM WEST SA 5163
Ph: 8382 6161
Email: [email protected]
Circle of Security
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8362 6161 or
or 0437 460 027 Brownwen
An attachment based parenting program to help
strengthen a positive relationship with children.
Hackham West Children’s Centre
9 Vintners Walk
Hackham West R-7 School
Glynville Drive
HACKHAM WEST SA 5163
Ph: 8382 6161
Email: [email protected]
Surviving and
Thriving Playgroup
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8382 6161 or
0428 379 129 Ruth
A supported playgroup for mums and children
aged 0-5 years where mums have experienced
domestic violence.
Family Connections Hackham
P:8186 6944
72 Collins Parade, Hackham
Dads Making a
Difference
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8186 6944
An exciting activity program for Dads & their
kids on the weekends for low or no cost.
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Southern Domestic Violence Service
(in conjunction with Relationships Australia,
Anglicare SA and Centacare)
Ph: 8215 6310
Women Are Strong
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call 8215 6310
This group is offered throughout each school
term of the year and will provide a confidential
and safe space to explore: being a person for
yourself rather than someone else; how to
connect with personal strengths; the effects of
abusive relationships, how to manage
overwhelming emotions, women’s role in society
and developing strategies for personal safety.
O’Sullivan Beach Children’s Centre
51a Galloway Road
O’Sullivan Beach SA 5166
Ph: 8382 2850
Circle of Security
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8382 2850
A group for parents who would like to explore and
develop their relationship with their child. The
group invites parents to explore and develop a
shared understanding of the Circle of Security as
a roadmap for understanding and responding to
children’s needs, the impact of our own
experiences of being parented on our parenting,
steps involved in building security with our
children and supporting children with big
feelings.
O’Sullivan Beach Children’s Centre
51a Galloway Road
O’Sullivan Beach SA 5166
Ph: 8382 2850
Dads and Kids
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8382 2850 or
0437 232 124 Malcolm
Free weekly activity for children age 0-12 and
the significant man in their life. Fathers, Step
fathers, Uncles or mentors. Enjoy fun activities
together share food learn new skills and build
relationships.
O’Sullivan Beach Children’s Centre
P: 8382 2850
51A Galloway Road, O’Sullivan Beach 5166
Variety of other
supported children’s
group and parenting
programs
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8382 2850
Programs include My Time; Learning Together
Playgroup and Multiple Birth Support Group.
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Woodcroft Heights Children’s Centre
25 Investigator Drive
Woodcroft ( next to Woodcroft High School)
Ph: 8381 8005
The Dad Factor
Dates: Monday 11 February to 25
March.
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Cost: TBA
Location: Woodcroft Heights
Children’s Centre
To Book: Call George Garcia
8186 8900
(Anglicare)
A course for fathers, grandfathers, uncles and
other male carers that can assist participants to
develop their own parenting style. Topics
covered include communicating with children,
helping children to develop self-confidence,
children’s behaviour and how to deal with it, and
handling stress.
REGIONAL
Aboriginal Family Support Services
1st Floor, 47 Commercial Rd,
Port Augusta
8641 0907
3 Gloucester Tce
Port Lincoln
8683 1909
Circle of Security
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8641 0907 or
8683 1909
Focuses on attachment, which is what makes a
child feel safe, secure and protected.
You’ll learn about:
· The natural connection between parents,
caregivers and children
· Feelings – and understanding your
children’s struggles with theirs
· How not to blame ... and much more!
Gowrie SA Whyalla ( Bunyarra)
Cnr Racecourse Rd and Nicolson Ave
Circle of Security
Dates: TBA
This 8-week program runs for one-and-a-half
hours each week and offers the core components
of the Circle of Security Parenting program.
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Whyalla Norrie
Phone 1800 129 606 or (08) 8234 5219
Carmen : 0481 441 122
www.gowriesa.org.au
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8234 5219 or
Carmen 0481 441 122
Circle of Security Parenting provides a practical
roadmap to assist adults in building stronger
relationships with their children.
This course will cover a range of topics
including:
• How to interpret and understand your child’s
behaviour
• How to help your child organise their feelings
• How to help your child feel secure in their
relationships
• How to help your child engage more in play
and learning
• How to navigate your way in your role as a
parent when times are tough
• How to support your child in managing
difficult behaviours e.g. tantrums, attention
seeking, being clingy.
Gowrie SA Whyalla ( Bunyarra)
Cnr Racecourse Rd and Nicolson Ave
Whyalla Norrie
Phone 1800 129 606 or (08) 8234 5219
Carmen : 0481 441 122
www.gowriesa.org.au
Encircle Parenting
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8234 5219
The Encircle Parenting Program is a FREE
program that may be of interest to those who have
done the Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) 8
week program. This practical program revisits the
concepts presented in the COSP program in a
supported informal play session. This program
provides practical support for parents on how to
make sense of and practice the ideas from COSP.
Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Ave,
Berri 5343
Bringing Up Great
Kids
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: Relationships Australia
9 Kay Avenue, Berri
To Book: Call Chelsea 8582 4122
Parenting can be challenging. It is difficult at
times to understand and interpret what your child
is trying to tell you (i.e. through their behaviour)
and at the same time helping them to understand
what you’re telling them in order to improve and
build positive relationships with them. Bringing
Up Great Kids is a four week program that
supports parents and carers in building emotional
connections with their children.
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Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Ave,
Berri 5343
In it Together
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free
To Book: Call 8582 4122
In it Together is a four week program where
children and parent see individual practitioners
concurrently. The information they discuss is
mirrored in each session so that parent and child
have a shared language which promotes dialogue
long after leaving the therapy room. Material
used in the program has been sourced from
research and other therapeutic parenting courses.
Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Ave,
Berri 5343
I am Me
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call 8582 4122
This 3 week program is for women as a
therapeutic group to build identity, value and self-
worth.
Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Ave,
Berri 5343
On being Male
Dates: TBA
Cost: Free
To Book: Call 8582 4122
We will talk about relationships, understanding
parenthood and fatherhood, learning where values
and ideas come from and how they shape us. We
will discuss how we deal with everyday
challenges in life and relationships.
Uniting Country SA
Contact: Emma Schreiner, Family Educator
0886490812 or 0437 710 224
Strengthening
Separated Families
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8649 0812 or
0437710224 Emma
Keeping Kids in Mind is a 2 day seminar for
separated parents who are experiencing conflict.
The course is designed to assist parents to see
through their eyes the experience of separation
and develop and greater understanding about
how to support children following separation.
The course covers the following topics:
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Grief and Loss after separation; the hidden world
of children; rebuilding resilience; bridging the
gap and looking back and moving forward.
All participants must register their interest in
attending the course and participate in a pre-
group interview before the course.
Building Connections is a 3 Hour Child Focused
Program supporting separated parents’ healthy
and strong relationships with their children.
Seminar includes: ways of communicating with
the other parent; impact of separation and conflict
on children; setting goals for future parenting and
support services available.
General Support provided to separated parents in
Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla and the Flinders
District.
Family Relationship Centre Mount Gambier
AC Care
P: 8721 3500
1 Helen St, Mount Gambier 5290
Bringing Up Great
Kids
Dates: Wednesday 6 March for 4
weeks.
9:30am to 11.30am
Cost: $10.00
Location: Mount Gambier Family
Relationship Centre
To Book: Call 8721 3500
Parenting can be challenging. It is difficult at
times to understand and interpret what your child
is trying to tell you (i.e. through their behaviour)
and at the same time helping them to understand
what you’re telling them in order to improve and
build positive relationships with them. Bringing
Up Great Kids is a four week program that
supports parents and carers in building emotional
connections with their children.
Family Relationship Centre Mount Gambier
AC Care
P: 8721 3500
Circle of Security
Dates: Wednesday 20 March to 10
April (4 weeks)
5:30pm to 8:00pm
Cost: $10.00
A program for fathers, step-fathers and other male
caregivers.
At times all parents feel lost or without a clue
about what our child might need from us. Imagine
what it might feel like if you were able to make
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1 Helen St, Mount Gambier 5290
Location: Mount Gambier Family
Relationship Centre
To Book: Call Lynne on 8721 3500
sense of what your child was really asking from
you. The Circle of Security® Parenting™
program is based on decades of research about
how secure parent-child relationships can be
supported and strengthened.
Family Relationship Centre Mount Gambier
AC Care
P: 8721 3500
1 Helen St, Mount Gambier 5290
Children in Focus
Information Session
Dates: Fortnightly on Thursdays
From 9:30am to 12:00pm
OR
Every 4 weeks on
Thursdays from 5:30pm to
8:00pm.
Cost: $10.00 concession and low
Income (under $50,000 pa)
Otherwise $25.00
Location: Mount Gambier Family
Relationship Centre
To Book: Call 8721 3500
Children in Focus Information Sessions are a 2.5
hour workshop for separated parents and families.
The purpose of the workshop is to support parents
and carers to better manage their own feelings and
well-being, in order to better support the children.
As the name suggests, the focus of the session is
the children, and on what parents and family
members can do to work together to better support
and promote the children’s development,
relationships and well-being both now and for the
future.
These sessions are interactive and engaging, and
they give parents and family members an
opportunity to share their experiences with other
people who are in a similar situation.
The sessions are compulsory for anyone
undertaking Family Dispute Resolution
(mediation) at the Family Relationship Centre,
and ongoing support is available.
Family Relationship Centre Mount Gambier
AC Care
P: 8721 3500
1 Helen St, Mount Gambier 5290
Seasons for Growth
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
For parents whose children are affected by
grief & loss due to divorce/separation.
Grief and Loss is experienced in some form by
everyone at some point in their lives and can
include losses such as death, relationship
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To Book: Call 8721 3500 to book or
for further information
breakdowns, separation, illness, disability,
change of life circumstances and traumatic
experiences. Seasons for Growth is a four week
program that supports individuals to:
• explore the skills needed to manage the
effects of loss
• understand that it is normal to experience
and express a range of emotions around grief
and loss
• review present beliefs and plan for a realistic
and hope-filled future; and
• develop an integrated sense of self and
higher self-esteem.
A separate program is also offered for parents
whose children are affected by grief & loss due
to divorce/separation.
Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Avenue
Berri, 5343
Circle of Security
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8582 4122
A course to help parents have supportive reactions
to their children’s emotions, and to help parents
have more understanding of their child’s
behaviour. Parents will be better able to help their
child organise their feelings so that the
parent/child relationship can be enjoyed more
fully, helping children feel secure both now and
in the future.
Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Avenue
Berri, 5343
How to Build
Resilience with Your
Children
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8582 4122
Build and strengthen your child’s resilience to
cope with challenges in their lives.
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Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Avenue
Berri, 5343
How to Help Your
Kids Settle at School
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8582 4122
Relationships Australia Berri
P: 8582 4122
9 Kay Avenue
Berri, 5343
How to Help Your
Kids with Big
Worries and Fears
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8582 4122
CHILDREN’S and YOUNG PEOPLE’S GROUPS
Organisation Course Service Delivery Course Details
ACROSS METROPOLITAN AREA
Anglicare SA
8305 9200
159 Port Rd
Hindmarsh 5007
Banana Splitz
Dates: Call for details
Cost: $50 or $20 concession
Location: Cowandilla (Saturdays)
Elizabeth (Thursdays)
O’Sullivan Beach
(Thursdays)
To Book: Call 8305 9200
Banana Splitz is a group based support program
for separated children aged 5-12. Groups typically
run for 6 x 2 hour sessions and are offered on
afternoons and weekends.
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Anglicare SA
8305 9200
159 Port Rd
Hindmarsh 5007
Banana Bites
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8305 9200
This program is run only in schools and relies on
schools contacting Anglicare to express an interest.
A 4.5 hour educational program for children aged
5-12 years who have experienced parental
separation. The program consists of three 1.5 hour
sessions delivered by qualified and experienced
group facilitators.
Banana Bites is a group program designed to give
children an opportunity to be supported, express
their thoughts and feelings, let their families know
what they need, and learn new skills to cope with
family changes.
Centacare
34 Yorktown Road
Elizabeth Park
P: 8252 2311
www.centacare.org.au
Outer North Youth
Homelessness
Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8252 2311
24/7 on-site supported accommodation, with
support provided to promote young peoples’
independent living skills, health, well-being and
social and educational connections.
Relationships Australia
P: 8419 2000 iKiDs
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: Held at Adelaide,
Hindmarsh, Marion,
And Salisbury
To Book: Call 8419 2000
Program for separated children aged 4-18
involving individual counselling and group work.
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Relationships Australia, Elizabeth
8255 3323
Circus GIG
Dates: 19 February for 16 weeks
3:30pm
Cost: Free
Location: Blakeview Primary School
Supporting children aged 8 to 12. Program
collaborates with trained facilitators from CirKids
to support participants to learn circus skills in a
supported environment. Therapeutic workers
support the young people and their caregivers to
participate in the program and work to support
building resilience, strength and capacity.
Children build on their confidence, social skills,
and positive behaviours throughout the program.
Relationships Australia
P:8377 5400
Level 5, Westfield Shopping Centre, 297 Diagonal
Road, Oaklands Park 5046
Clear as Mud
(iKiDS)
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8377 5400
Free one hour education workshop for children
aged 8 to 12 years. This workshop helps children
explore common experiences of separation from
a child’s perspective.
REGIONAL – IRON TRIANGLE AND SOUTH EAST
Centacare
26 Second Street, Nuriootpa
P: 8562 4547
www.centacare.org.au
Outer North Youth
Homelessness
Service (Youth
Services, Barossa)
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8562 4547
Supported Tenancies and Stimulus Housing are
generally allocated to young people aged over 18
who are homeless, who are at risk of becoming
homeless, or whom face other barriers in
accessing alternative forms of accommodation.
Uniting Country SA
22 McCritchie Crescent Whyalla
P: 8649 4367
Rocky Road
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
Rocky Road is a group based support program for
children aged 7-12 who are living with parental
separation. The aim of the program is to teach
children the skills to cope with the changes to
their family when parents separate, to build
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To Book: 0437 710 224 Alexander
communication and to provide parents with
information about how to best support their
children. Morning tea and lunch provided.
Introductory Interview conducted. Parenting
Orders requested.
Family Relationship Centre Mount Gambier
AC Care
P: 8721 3500
1 Helen St, Mount Gambier 5290
Blast Off
Dates: TBA
Cost: $30.00 per family
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8721 3500
Blast off is a group based support program for
children aged 7-12 whose parents have
separated.
Children will have a chance to:
• share their stories, feelings and worries
• adjust to & understand more about
separation
• realise other kids have shared their
experiences; and
• develop coping strategies and ways to
manage their emotions
Individual sessions are available to children if
needed upon completion of a group.
Family Relationship Centre Mount Gambier
AC Care
P: 8721 3500
1 Helen St, Mount Gambier 5290
Dates: TBA
Cost: $10.00
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8721 3500
A well-being group program for children aged 6-
13 years that focuses on many aspects that make
up and contribute to a child’s wellbeing and how
they interact with the world. The topics that will
be discussed include:
• individual strengths and challenges
• confidence and self esteem, resilience
• managing emotions, anxiety, mindfulness
• social/peer interactions and healthy
relationships
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Gowrie SA
Carmen - 0499 507 887 or
William - 0498 352 059
Gowrie
Playgroup
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: Library, Whyalla Stuart
High, 1 Bastyan Cresc
Whyalla Stuart
To Book: Call Carmen 0499 507 887
or William 0498 352 059
A welcoming and interactive playgroup for
children 0-5 years.
Uniting Country SA
Port Lincoln
P: 8682 7900 (Marie)
Introduction to
Rocky Road
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8682 7900 Marie
Rocky Road is a group based support program for
children aged 7-12 who are living with parental
separation. The aim of the program is to teach
children the skills to cope with the changes to
their family when parents separate, to build
communication and to provide parents with
information about how to best support their
children. Morning, afternoon tea and lunch
provided. Introductory Interview conducted.
Parenting Orders requested.
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FAMILY LAW LEGAL INFORMATION SESSIONS/SUPPORT CENTRES
Organisation Course Service Delivery Course Details
CENTRAL
Legal Services Commission
P: 8111 5555
Legal Education
Sessions
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: Legal Service Commission
Level 3, 30 Flinders Street
Adelaide
To Book: Call 8111 5555
Or via
this link: Register here
The Legal Services Commission provides free
legal information sessions from time to time for
members of the public and workers in the sector.
Family Advocacy and Support Service (FASS)
Legal Services Commission
Family Court Level 1
Room 1.12 or 1.17
0434 079 388 or 0434 079 387
Family law advice
and support
Dates: Monday to Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: TBA
Location: Family Court Level 1
Room 1.12 or 1.17
To Book: Call 0434 079 388 or
0434 079 387
This service provides advice, general information,
help, referrals, interpreters etc for people who are
self-represented and who have a hearing date in
the Family Court or Federal Circuit Court,
especially where there is or has been family
violence. The service can be used once for
general family law advice. The service cannot
represent people who have interim hearings,
contravention applications and final hearings.
Women’s Community Centre SA
P: 8362 6571
64 Nelson St, Stepney 5069
http://www.wccsa.asn.au/
Please see website
for further
information
Dates: N/A
Cost: TBA
Location: 64 Nelson Street
Stepney
To Book: Call 8362 6571
A low cost legal service every Friday afternoon
for women with family law issues. Available to
women from all areas. Please contact Centre for
further details and make a booking.
Appointments are approximately 45 mins.
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Women’s Information Service
Ground Floor Chesser House
101 Grenfell Street
Adelaide
Phone: 8303 0590 or 1800 188 158
Family Court
Support
Dates: Monday to Friday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Location: Ground Floor Chesser
House, 101 Grenfell Street
Adelaide
To Book: Call 8303 0590 or
1800 188 158
Family Court Support is a free and confidential
service provided by trained volunteers to
accompany women to the Adelaide Family and
Federal Circuit Court.
This service can provide information about the
Family Court or the Federal Circuit Court and its
processes; liaise with security staff when arriving
at the court building and during court
proceedings, provide support/comfort during
Court hearings, as well as provide further
information and/or referrals to other relevant
services.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Southern Women’s Primary Health
P: 8384 9555
20 Alexander Kelly Drive, Noarlunga Centre 5168
Free Legal advice
and information
clinic for women in
conjunction with the
Women’s Legal
Service (SA) Inc
Dates: Every second Friday
10:00am to 4:00pm
By appointment only
Cost: TBA
ocation: TBA
To Book: 8221 5553 or
1800 81634
Meet with or contact a qualified lawyer to
discuss family violence, family law, including
children and property matters, victims of crime
compensation, child protection, debt etc. Please
phone for further information/bookings on: 8221
5553 or 1800 81634
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COMMUNICATION, MENTAL HEALTH and DRUG & ALCOHOL COURSES/SERVICES
Organisation Course Service Delivery Course Details
ALL SUBURBS
AnglicareSA & Centacare in partnership
Healthy Hearts,
Healthy Homes
Dates: Adelaide
Thursday 14 March
6:30pm to 9:00pm
Christies Beach
Monday 25 March
6:30pm to 9:00pm
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Location: Adelaide
Centacare, 45 Wakefield
Street
Christies Beach
AnglicareSA, Outer
Southern Hub, 111 Beach
Road, Christies Beach
To Book: Call Joy or Helen on
8186 8900
Helping people get more out of their relationships
– professional counsellors share practical,
everyday tips and tools to improve relationships.
For couples and singles.
Supper is provided.
No crèche is available.
Anglicare SA & Cowandilla Children’s Centre in
partnership
Be Kind and
Unwind – Personal
Wellbeing
Dates: Cowandilla
Friday 1 March
9:30am to 2:30pm
Morphett Vale
Monday 4 March
9:30am to 2:30pm
Cost: Gold coin donation
Wellbeing workshop – dealing with emotional
overload, relaxation and mindfulness.
Lunch will be provided.
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Location: Cowandilla
Cowandilla Children’s
Centre, Corner of Jenkins
& Wilson Streets.
Morphett Vale
Woodcroft Morphett Vale
Neighbourhood House,
175 Bains Road
To Book: Call Joy Ephraums or
reception on 8186 8900
Baptist Care
Family and Mental Health Service
Salisbury & Adelaide Central Service Areas
Salisbury: Ph: 8209 5040
Address: 2/107 Salisbury Highway, Salisbury SA 5108
Adelaide Central: Ph: 8118 5240
Address: 200 Wright St, Adelaide 5000
Email: [email protected]
Family Mental
Health Service-
Parent Café
Program
Dates: Across three location term
Time only
Salisbury Thursdays, 9:30-
11:30am
Rostrevor Wednesdays,
9:30am to 11:30am
Marion Fridays 9:30am
To 11:30am
Cost: Free
To Book: Call 8118 5240
A free family counselling and early intervention
service, highly skilled in working with children,
young people and their families. The aim is to
provide long term coping skills and strategies to
face challenges, and assist in finding ways for
individuals to express themselves through
difficult emotions like anger and stress. The
Parent Café is an initiative to assist parents in
sharing experiences and obtaining support.
Uniting Communities
27 Gresham Street Adelaide
P: 8202 5950
Alcohol and other
Drug Program
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8202 5950
This service aims to assist young people
establish goals for treatment, improve
confidence, deal with poor relationships.
Program includes developing more effective
community responses to drug and alcohol
misuse.
Eligibility: for young People between the ages of
12-25 years.
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Uniting Communities
16 Pitt Street Adelaide
P: 8202 5690
Outreach
Counselling for
Drug and Alcohol
Dates: TBA
Cost: TBA
To Book: Call 8202 5690
Uniting Communities' Outreach Counselling is
for people who are experiencing problems with
alcohol or other drugs. The New ROADS
program provides centre based counselling in the
city, at Smithfield and Christies Beach. In home
outreach counselling is also available in some
circumstances All New ROADS counselling and
case management is free
The program is for people who are seeking
support for alcohol and other drug problems, but
who do not wish to take part in the Residential
Program. In house outreach counselling is based
on an eligibility assessment. Contact Centre for
more information.
Centacare
413 Grange Road, Seaton
P: 8159 1400
Drug and Alcohol
Service
Dates: N/A
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 8159 1400
Outreach services individuals and family
members where there is a young person who
either is a substance user in the immediate family
or related to those residing in the same dwelling.
Offers home detoxification; drug and alcohol
counselling to young people and young adults 10
– 30 years of age with a substance use problem.
Provides a service across the metropolitan area.
Families and young people can self-refer or be
referred by a third party.
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SA Heath
(Drugs and Alcohol Services)
Drug and Alcohol
Services
Dates: N/A
Cost: TBA
Location: TBA
To Book: Call 1300 13 1340
Phone counselling, advice and information
provided in South Australia for people
experiencing drug, alcohol or other substance
abuse. Also see website at sahealth.gov.au.
Provides links to variety of services in South
Australia relating to drug and alcohol.
Drug ARM SA
07 3620 8880
www.drugarm.com.au
Drug and Alcohol
Counselling
Dates: N/A
Cost: Free
Location: Support offered within
Adelaide Metro area based
From Hillbank and
Warradale offices.
To Book: Call 07 3620 8880
Service which offers drug and alcohol
counselling for individuals and their families
who are worried about their use of drugs and/or
alcohol.
A one on one counselling program providing
information, assessment, support and referrals
for people aged 16+ concerning alcohol and
other drug issues.